Canon Europe has announced the launch of its latest flagship printer, the imagePROGRAF PRO-1100, an A2 desktop printer designed specifically for professional photographers and serious enthusiasts. The imagePROGRAF PRO-1100 sets new standards in photo printing, offering unparalleled image quality and durability, making it an ideal choice for those seeking to produce high-quality prints.
The imagePROGRAF PRO-1100 features Canon’s newly developed pigment ink, LUCIA PRO II, which provides a wider colour spectrum compared to its predecessor, the imagePROGRAF PRO-1000. This advanced ink system allows for prints with remarkable depth and detail, capturing the subtlest nuances in photographs. The 12-ink pigment system enhances the printer’s ability to produce smooth colour gradation and deeper blacks and blues, making it particularly effective for landscape and seascape photography, as well as for capturing challenging shadow areas.
One of the standout features of the imagePROGRAF PRO-1100 is its impressive light fastness and scratch resistance, ensuring that printed works can be appreciated for decades. The printer boasts a light resistance of up to 200 years, making it perfect for archival and documentary purposes. Additionally, the inclusion of a matte black ink enhances black density, delivering rich, deep blacks that bring black and white images to life. For those preferring a glossier finish, the imagePROGRAF PRO-1100 maintains exceptional quality on glossy and semi-glossy papers, thanks to the Chroma Optimiser, which ensures uniform glossiness and refined expression.
The imagePROGRAF PRO-1100 is designed to meet the needs of photographers who require flexibility in their printing options. It shares the same print head, inks, and software as larger models like the imagePROGRAF PRO-6600, PRO-4600, and PRO-2600, allowing for consistent print quality across different sizes. This makes the printer an ideal choice for photographers who want a smaller setup for proofing but need the ability to scale up to larger formats for exhibition-quality prints.
Canon’s new printer also integrates seamlessly with its Professional Print & Layout software, providing photographers with a streamlined workflow from image capture to final print. This integration ensures that photographers can print with confidence, knowing that the final product will faithfully represent their vision.
The imagePROGRAF PRO-1100 features Canon’s iconic red line, a symbol of high performance, and complements the recent releases of the flagship EOS R1 and EOS R5 Mark II cameras. Available from September 2024, the imagePROGRAF PRO-1100 marks a significant milestone in Canon’s history of innovation in the imaging industry.
Photographers attending Visa pour l’Image in Perpignan, France, will have the opportunity to see the new printer in action at the Canon experience centre, where accredited photographers can have an image from their portfolio printed on the imagePROGRAF PRO-1100. This new model is expected to set a new standard for professional photo printing, delivering exceptional tools for every step of the creative journey.
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